In awareness of his diminutive build, Cortex avoids physical combat and rationalizes his cowardice by claiming that such engagement is beneath him. Debi Derryberry, is best known for voicing Jimmy Neutron in the Academy Award-nominated film Jimmy Neutron-Boy Genius. She attended Madame Amberly's Private Academy, but was later sent to the Evil Public School after a falling-out with her uncle. Nina Cortex. Amy Gross is a voice actress known for voicing Princess Stella, Nina Cortex, and Norma Beatty. Dr. Neo Cortex, also better known as Dr. Cortex or simply known as Cortex is the main antagonist (sometimes an anti-hero) of the Crash Bandicoot video game franchise. All logos, images, video and audio clips pertaining to actors, characters and related indicia belong to their respective © and ™ owners. Dr. Neo Cortex is the main antagonist of the Crash Bandicoot series. In the Japanese version of the series, she is voiced by Satomi Kōrogi (who also voiced Polar in Crash Team Racing and Crash Bash) in Crash Twinsanity and by Chihiro Kusaka in Crash Tag Team Racing. [58], Cortex has been featured in a series of Crash Bandicoot action figures produced by Resaurus. As a result of his traumatic childhood experiences, Cortex flies into an hysterical rage at imagery of clowns, laugh tracks, seltzer bottles and bananas. Crash was one such subject and was intended by Cortex to be the general of his army, but was rejected as a failure preceding his escape and subsequent thwarting of Cortex's plot. Cortex eventually realizes that the Evil Twins are his childhood pets Victor and Moritz, who were sent to the Tenth Dimension following Cortex's first experiment with the Evolvo-Ray. Nina Cortex, Cortex's niece, is mentioned in one of his victory animations (she is not to be confused with Tekken's Nina Williams). These metallic fists, besides giving her a strong grip, can extend far beyond what is otherwise humanly possible. At the end of the game, Cortex rescues Nina from the collapsing Doominator and praises her for her treachery, but nevertheless promises retribution. The figure depicts a scene from the boss fight against him in Crash Bandicoot: Warped, in which Cortex wields a ray gun and a timed mine. Voice Actors › Amy Gross. Cortex is an egomaniacal mad scientist who seeks to achieve world domination with the use of the Evolvo-Ray, a machine capable of creating genetically enhanced soldiers from ordinary animals. He is also the creator of the Cortex Commandos and co-creator of the Evolvo-Ray. Coco's voice actor is one of the only three listed in the credits (and using real words) in Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back. 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 Biography 3.1 Past 3.2 … She is also a successful singer, which she has brought to her work in cartoons. Zhongli. He is an evil scientist who uses his great intellect in his plans for world domination, and is the one responsible for the creation of Crash Bandicoot as well as his sister Coco, who then became his archenemies. For Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, Resaurus produced a "Dr. Neo Cortex" figure bundled with a laser gun, a Wumpa Fruit and a Crystal as seen in the game. Voice Actors › Amy Gross. Amy Gross: The Perfect Storm. Susan Silo is the voice of Nina Cortex in Crash Twinsanity. [14] After voice director Chris Borders described Doctor Cortex to Lang and had him listen to signature samples of Brown's performance,[13] he encouraged Lang to play Cortex as more flamboyant and self-absorbed. Debi Derryberry (born Deborah Sue Greenberg; September 27, 1960) is an American composer, kids' entertainer, singer and voice actress. [60][61] On July 28, 2020, First 4 Figures unveiled a 21-inch resin collectible figure of Cortex. 2. He later remarked that "the twisted Doctor is one hilarious bloke and his dialogue just makes him all the more likeable. [70] Nick Valentino of GameZone felt that "the biggest laughs, believe it or not, come from Doctor Neo Cortex who comes off as nutty in the best possible way. Photos of the Crash Twinsanity (Game) voice actors. Cortex shares his English voice actor with Zhuge Liang and Toki. Kaeya. Cortex's high school education lasted for two years until Cortex and Brio created a nuclear explosion that wiped out much of Sunnyville; at the time, Cortex and Brio had taken refuge within the abandoned G. G. Liddy Marine Munitions Depot Property just outside of the radius of destruction. Patricia Legrand. 1. Debi Derryberry, is best known for voicing Jimmy Neutron in the Academy Award-nominated film Jimmy Neutron-Boy Genius. Cortex was created by Naughty Dog founders Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin, and was originally designed by Charles Zembillas. Susan Silo is a successful voice-over actress, and she teaches workshops in this field and lectures all over the country. 3. The figure will be released in both a standard and exclusive edition; the exclusive version features a light-up hoverboard, mine and smoke trail. ALL; GAMES (5) SHORTS (1) NEW FEATURE - Click the Filter dropdown to view VAs grouped by reprisals. [23][26] Cortex and Brio spent the next several years in vagrancy, and were ridiculed and ostracized from such locales as Himalayan monasteries, Congolese villages and Los Angeles nightclubs; wherever Cortex and Brio went, explosions and catastrophes would inevitably follow. The series consists predominantly of platform games, but also includes spin-offs in the kart racing and party game genres. Nina Cortex, Cortex's niece, is mentioned in one of his victory animations (she is not to be confused with Tekken's Nina Williams). [40] Cortex sets out with Crash and his niece Nina to the Tenth Dimension, where they confront and defeat the Evil Twins. Nina is voiced by Susan Silo in Crash Twinsanity, by Amy Gross from Crash Tag Team Racing onwards and by Debi Derryberry in the Nintendo DS version of Crash of the Titans. The series consists predominantly of platform games, but also includes spin-offs in the kart racing and party game genres. FRANCHISE RELATED. Michael Peter Balzary was born on the sixteenth of October 1962, in Melbourne, Australia. Upon Cortex's defeat, the Time-Twisting Machine implodes on itself, trapping Cortex, Tropy and Uka Uka in a prison outside of time and space. Listen to all the actors who have voiced Nina Cortex and vote for your favorite. Inma Gallego. Cortex has been positively received by reviewers, with much of the praise going to Brown's and Lang's vocal performances as well as the character's portrayal in Crash Twinsanity. Games: Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, Crash of the Titans, Crash Team Racing. With André Sogliuzzo, Andrew Morgado, Corey Burton, Debi Derryberry. It has recently been confirmed that Nina Cortex is another playable character in Tourney. Directed by Philippe Turcotte, Thomas Wilson. Rubin, having become fond of the animated television series Pinky and the Brain, imagined a "more malevolent Brain" with minions resembling the weasel characters in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He is highly self-confident and views himself as perfect, which convinces him not to subject himself to the Evolvo-Ray. She first appears during the Fawful Saga. In the English versions of Crash Tag Team Racing, Crash of the Titans and Crash: Mind over Mutant, she is voiced by Amy Gross. Actor Allusion: In the Nina's Nightmare track, there's a portrait of Nina herself dressed up as Wednesday Addams. Doctor Neo Cortex is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Crash Bandicoot video game series. [21] In the Guinness World Records' 2013 Gamer's Edition, Cortex was ranked 42nd on its list of 50 greatest video game villains. Comments Add a Comment. [73] GamesRadar ranked Cortex 98th in their 2013 list of the best villains in video game history. Prior to Crash, he created the boss characters Ripper Roo, Koala Kong, the Komodo Brothers, Pinstripe Potoroo and Tiny Tiger. Comments Add a Comment. In desperation, Cortex's family dragged him from the wagon, dressed him in clown makeup and presented him to Jimmy. Team Ups Voice Compare Voice Directors Franchises News Top Listings Coming Soon VA Quotes Casting Call Forums. He is the arch nemesis and creator of Crash and Coco Bandicoot and a recurring major antagonist of the series. Incapacitated for much of the game, Cortex is denied the opportunity to watch his Doominator in action. [25][26] He possesses an outrageously high intelligence quotient, which he believes makes him the logical choice to control the world, and he is frequently frustrated by the inferior mentality and failures of his underlings. The idea for Cortex was conceived by Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin while eating near Universal Interactive Studios with Naughty Dog employee Dave Baggett and Universal Interactive president Mark Cerny. Make sure to hit the to be notified when new videos are uploaded. Cortex is exceptionally skilled in the fields of engineering and mechanics, which allows him to create a wide variety of devices and machines. Listen to all the actors who have voiced Nina Cortex and vote for your favorite. She first appears during the Fawful Saga. Debi Derryberry, Actress: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. After Gavin performed a "silly villain voice" depicting the attitude in mind for the character, he and Rubin instantly came up with the name "Doctor Neo Cortex". [23][26] Following the pair's involvement in the Chernobyl disaster,[23] the pattern of disasters caught the attention of various international law agencies, and the two were branded as wanted criminals by every country in the world. TRENDING THIS WEEK. However, Cortex found a friend in the subservient and equally intelligent youth Nitrus Brio. Doctor Neo Cortex, often known simply as Cortex, is an evil scientist working for Bowser under the orders of his master and mentor, Uka Uka. She is also a successful singer, which she has brought to her work in cartoons. She is known for her work on The Perfect Storm (2000), Crash: Mind Over Mutant (2008) and Crash of the Titans (2007). Nina Cortex is the beloved niece, or possible daughter, of Doctor Neo Cortex. In Crash Twinsanity, Cortex returns and attempts to eliminate Crash. Klee. [14], Cortex's full backstory was written by Joe Pearson as part of the original concept bible for Crash Bandicoot. [24], Cortex's basic characterization was conceived by Gavin and Rubin as "A villain, all full of himself, unable to conceive of ever doing anything the simple way, but constantly (in his eyes) betrayed by the incompetence of his henchmen". "[68] Brent Soboleski of TeamXbox believed that Cortex was "probably the best and most entertaining character of the game since players get a completely different look at his personality this time through," and felt that he was "very funny and his sarcasm and evil attitude are a perfect match for his personality. Doctor Neo Cortex is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Crash Bandicoot video game series. 5. She also stars in Adult Swim's Tigtone as the voice of Helpy. "[71] Andrew Reiner of Game Informer admitted that "turning Cortex into a cross-dressing lunatic brought about a few chuckles". Because Cortex's game model was unable to walk properly due to the short length of his legs, the character was kept stationary in much of his early appearances. Crash is back in the driver's seat. [45] Upon losing the fight, Cortex throws a tantrum, causing the Space Head to plummet towards Earth. 18 images (& sounds) of the Crash Twinsanity cast of characters. Debi Derryberry, the voice actor for Coco, is also the voice behind many TV characters, such as Jimmy Neutron. In the French versions of the games, she is voiced by Patricia Legrand, who also voices Coco and the Brat Girls. Amy Gross is a voice actress known for voicing Princess Stella, Nina Cortex, and Norma Beatty. [14] Lang eventually created a depiction of Cortex that was "master evil with a bit of a childish feminine side that leaks out in his tirades" that had everyone laughing at the lines and the character. He has appeared in every mainline game in the series as Crash Bandicoot's archenemy, as well as a playable character in several spin-off titles. Paimon. [23] While his parents and twenty brothers and sisters were naturally extroverted comedians, Cortex was highly introverted and sickly, and preferred studying and practicing science. [15] Lang voiced Cortex from Twinsanity onward. Lex Lang – Dr. Neo Cortex, Baby Cortex, Dr. N. Gin, Megamix, Baby Cortex, Toxic Burger Voice Alex Fernandez – Uka Uka, Farmer Ernest Susan Silo – Madame Amberly, Nina Cortex Their pod lands in a frozen Antarctic wasteland, stranding them both on a large sheet of ice for three years. He’s filled with witty observations and often pokes fun of his past encounters with Crash." He is a mad scientist and terrorist who seeks to achieve world domination as an act of vengeance for the ridicule he has suffered in the past. In the Nintendo DS version of Crash of the Titans, she is voiced by Debi Derryberry, who also voices Coco Bandicoot in the series. Silo began her voice-acting career as a talking cow in a series … In Crash Bandicoot: Warped, the ruins of Cortex's space station crash into Earth and release his master Uka Uka. Nina Cortex Comparison of the voice actors who have been the voice of Nina Cortex with sound clips and images. Coco and Jimmy actually have alot in common, for the both have several "nerd" qualities. It's the authentic CTR experience, now fully-remastered and revved up to … [7][8][9][10][11] Brown eventually left the series due to his dissatisfaction with the video game industry's financial compensation for voice actors. 6. After another failure, Cortex and Crash encounter a pair of interdimensional parrots named the Evil Twins, who announce their plans to destroy Crash's island and devastate Earth. [5] Cortex is depicted as a mad scientist who is ruthlessly and obsessively motivated to dominate the world by the desire to exact vengeance upon a humanity that spurned and humiliated him. He is aided by Uka Uka, who gives him advice on how to achieve this goal. "[69] Ryan Davis of GameSpot analyzed "Cortex's constant creeping and sniveling" as "a great showcase of the kinds of neuroses that might cause one to gain an interest in evil science," and added that "the strained grandeur of Cortex's speech" was the most "accomplished" voice work in the game. [62][63], Major Mike of GamePro and Mark Cooke of Game Revolution both praised Clancy Brown's vocal performance as Cortex in Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, with Cooke describing Brown as "hilarious" and "satirical". 1. Nina Cortex. Cortex temporarily teams up with Crash to defeat the Evil Twins with the aid of the Psychetron, a machine that will allow them to travel between the infinite dimensions. Note that characters that have not appeared in any of the following games — Crash Bandicoot (1996), Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997), Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (1998), CTR: Crash Team … Who do you think has been the best from these Nina Cortex voice actors? Voice Actors Characters TV Shows Movies Video Games Shorts Attractions Commercials. [57] Outside of the Crash Bandicoot series, Cortex appeared alongside Crash as a playable character in the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions of Skylanders: Imaginators. [23][26] Seeking refuge, Cortex and Brio took advantage of a shady advertisement in an Australian tabloid and secured a secluded island 300 miles west of Tasmania as their base of operations. [38] Cortex is eventually confronted and defeated by Crash, who escapes with Tawna on Cortex's airship. Voice Actors Characters TV Shows Movies Video Games Shorts Attractions Commercials. [20][21] Cortex is near-bald with the exception of a few areas on his head; Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin jokingly explained that Cortex only uses Rogaine on those select areas,[22] while Joe Pearson's production bible suggests that Cortex had been prematurely balding since his infancy. 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